Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $52-58 per hour

Cross Country Education; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunities

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Speech-Language Pathologist to support elementary and high school students in Stafford, VA for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and delivering speech-language therapy to meet IEP goals within a collaborative team environment.

This position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Virginia SLP licensure, and ASHA CCC-SLP, with a minimum of five years’ experience. Secondary school experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Virginia SLP license.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as an SLP.
• Experience in secondary school settings or with adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide speech-language therapy services.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams on IEPs.
• Support students in developing functional communication and language skills to promote academic success.

Skills

Clinical SLP

IEP collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Virginia SLP License

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Stafford, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to help students find their voice and prepare for the future? Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support elementary and high school students in Stafford, VA, during the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview

• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide speech-language therapy services to support students' academic, social, and functional communication goals.
• Partner with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to develop, review, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Support students in developing functional communication, self-advocacy, and language skills that promote academic success and independence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Virginia Speech-Language Pathologist License
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Experience working in a secondary school setting or with adolescents highly preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $52.30 - $58.40 Per Hour, based on experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, featuring weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the stability of a consistent, full-time 37.5-hour work week, including paid sick leave.
• Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:
• Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.